Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Fri, 25/05/2018 - 09:25
Just one in four recruitment leaders believe the Apprenticeship Levy will help to attract and develop talent in the sector. That is according to the latest research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Fri, 25/05/2018 - 09:20
Employee services business Personal Group and online doctor service videoDoc are today unveiling the findings of a nationally representative survey of 2,496 UK employees on their attitudes and behaviours around work presenteeism and illness in the workplace.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Fri, 25/05/2018 - 09:12
Despite the slow uptake to submit their gender pay gap reports, Bureau Veritas, a leading compliance expert, is reminding companies that it constitutes a vital step forward for the economy and could, in fact, help boost business.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Tue, 22/05/2018 - 10:03
A recent study into ‘duvet days’ across the UK suggests that employees are feeling increasingly stressed, with 61% admitting that they have taken a ‘duvet day’ from work in order to recuperate.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Tue, 22/05/2018 - 09:52
Over the last few years it would be fair to say that there has been an increased emphasis on high-morale teams. Once upon a time, companies barely gave it a second thought, but now it is at the forefront of a lot of company philosophies and in truth, it's for very good reason.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Thu, 17/05/2018 - 10:38
The University of Glasgow has welcomed new tenants, Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd, to the Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) at the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 16/05/2018 - 11:27
The London Stock Exchange Group’s report is published annually and identifies the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the country. To be included in the list companies must significantly outperform their industry peers and show consistent revenue growth over at least three years.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 16/05/2018 - 11:17
As the UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week, Remploy, the leading provider of specialist employment and skills support for people with disabilities and health conditions, is encouraging anyone experiencing workplace stress or issues with their mental health to seek help.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 16/05/2018 - 11:14
Since the very first computer program, humans have been consumed with the concept of artificial intelligence - the idea that one day machines can think, react and interact with us in a distinctly lifelike manner. The truth is, we’re closer than we think.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 16/05/2018 - 10:55
Today’s labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show wages have grown above the rate of inflation, meaning average weekly earnings for employees in the UK have increased by 0.4% in real terms (excluding bonuses), based on data from January to March 2018. The data also shows the proportion of people in work has increased to 75.6% which is the highest since 1971.